New York Islanders defenseman Chris Lee was carried off the ice on a stretcher.
October 7th, 2008 Posted in NHL hockey newsNew York Islanders defenseman Chris Lee was carried off the ice on a stretcher. After being checked into the boards from behind by Florida’s Rostislav Olesz in a preseason game Monday night.
A team spokesman said the 28-year-old Lee had movement, was conscious and was taken to a hospital.
Lee stayed on the ice for several minutes after being hit at 11:02 of the third period.
Olesz was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct on the play.
Lee, who has never played in an NHL game, was signed as a free agent in July.
Florida won the game 6-0.
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Hand surgery sidelines Walker.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Scott Walker is expected to be sidelined for six weeks after surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left hand.
The surgery comes four days before the Hurricanes open the regular season against Florida.
The Hurricanes already will be without forward Justin Williams for at least three more months after he tore his right Achilles’ tendon.
Also on Monday, the Hurricanes signed forward Dan LaCouture to a one-year contract worth $475,000 in the NHL or $50,000 at the minor-league level. He is guaranteed at least $75,000 during the upcoming season.
The 31-year-old has played with Edmonton, Pittsburgh, the New York Rangers, Boston and New Jersey.
